2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Minor in Biology

Curriculum

Completion of a minor requires that a student earn a grade of “C“ (2.0) or better in each of the required courses. Substitutions are not possible for core courses. Biology courses have prerequisites so students should consult with the Biology Chair regarding prerequisite requirements for the minor.

Core Courses
BIO 111General Biology II3
BIO 111LGeneral Biology II Laboratory1
Lower-level Elective
BIO 260Integrative Zoology3
or BIO 261 General Botany
or BIO 280 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
or BIO 284 Cell and Molecular Biology
Upper-level Electives
BIO XXX 300/400 Biology Elective3
BIO XXX 300/400 Biology Elective3
BIO XXXR 300/400 level Biology Lab2
BIO XXXR 300/400 level Biology Lab2
Total Credits17
1

Potential upper-level elective lecture courses include: BIO 310, BIO 350, BIO 351, BIO 362, BIO 461, BIO 495.

2

Potential upper-level elective lab courses include: BIO 351R, BIO 375R, BIO 461R, BIO 474R.